2007 SUBARU FORESTER Owners Manual

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Front seatbelt pretensioners 
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat- 
belts have a seatbelt pretensioner. The 
seatbelt pretensioners are de

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�„System monitors
A diagnostic system continually monitors 
the readiness of the seatbelt pretensioner 
while the vehicle is being driven. The seat- 
belt pretens

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�„System servicing
NOTE
If the front part of the vehicle is dam- 
aged in an accident to the extent that 
the seatbelt pretensioner does not op-

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Child restraint systems 
Infants and small children should always 
be placed in an infant or child restraint 
system in the rear seat while riding in the 
vehicle.

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�„Where to place a child re- 
straint system
The following are SUBARU’s recommen- 
dations on where to place a child restraint 
system in your

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bottom base that fits snugly against the 
contours of the seat cushion and can be 
securely retained using the seatbelt. 
C: Rear seat, center seating position 
Ins

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child with proper protection. The child re- 
straint system should meet all applicable 
requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle 
Safety Standards fo

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ing the instructions provided by its manu- 
facturer. 
3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle 
until you hear a click. 
4. Take up the slack in the lap belt. 
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